San Diego State vs. Grand Canyon betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 17

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The San Diego State Aztecs (18-6, 12-2 MWC) are favored (by 8.5 points) to extend a 10-game home win streak when they host the Grand Canyon Antelopes (16-9, 9-5 MWC) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 139.5.

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San Diego State Cover -8.5 vs Grand Canyon -105

Bet $20, Payout $39.05

San Diego State vs. Grand Canyon betting lines

  • San Diego State moneyline odds to win: -412
  • Grand Canyon moneyline odds to win: +312
  • Spread: San Diego State (-8.5)
  • Total: 139.5

San Diego State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • San Diego State has done a better job covering the spread in away games (6-1-0) than it has in home games (6-6-0).
  • The Aztecs have exceeded the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 12 home matchups (41.7%). In away games, they have hit the over in three of seven games (42.9%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, San Diego State has won a higher percentage of its home games (.917) compared to road games (.833).

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Aztecs have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 74.9 points per contest over that span compared to the 79.8 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
  • San Diego State’s defense has been tough lately, as the team has allowed 62.4 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 69.3 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • The Aztecs’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are below their 2025-26 averages of 7.0 makes and 36.0%.

San Diego State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-10-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 6-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 8-4-0 (As Favorite: 10-7-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-13-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 3-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-2 (Home: 11-1; Away: 5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.2 (40th in nation) 39.2 (10th) 33.0 (131st) 30.1 (126th) 15.8 (74th) 11.8 (254th)

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Grand Canyon statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Grand Canyon has an identical winning percentage (.500) at home (7-7-0 record) and away (4-4-0).
  • In terms of the over/under, Antelopes games have finished over 50% of the time this year, both at home (seven of 14) and away (four of eight).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Antelopes have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-0) than away (2-3).

Recent trends

  • The Antelopes have fared worse offensively over their previous 10 games, compiling 74.9 points per contest, 0.4 fewer points their than season average of 75.3.
  • Grand Canyon has fared worse defensively in its last 10 games, ceding 70.8 points per contest, 2.0 more points than its season average of 68.8.
  • The Antelopes are making 6.7 treys per contest over their previous 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (29.9%) compared to their season average (30.0%).

Grand Canyon betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-13-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 9-3; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (201st in nation) 41.4 (45th) 34.4 (71st) 29.0 (64th) 12.6 (282nd) 11.6 (231st)
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